Pronunciation of 'Mastectomy'
The word 'mastectomy' refers to a surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, partially or completely, often to treat or prevent breast cancer. It originates from medical terminology combining Greek roots. Pronunciation in English is provided below.
Word Origin
The term 'mastectomy' originates from the Greek words 'mastós' (meaning 'breast') and '-ectomy' (meaning 'removal').
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, often performed to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Pronounced as 'mass-TEK-tuh-mee', with stress on the second syllable. 'Mas' as in 'mass', 'tec' as in 'tech', 'to' as in 'tuh', and 'my' as in 'mee'.